🐄 Purpose of Ear Tags
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Animal Identification
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Assigns a unique number or code to each animal for easy tracking.
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Helps identify ownership, lineage, or vaccination history.
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Record Keeping
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Simplifies tracking of breeding, medical history, weight gain, and production records.
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Essential for compliance with national livestock databases or export requirements.
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Disease Control
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In case of a disease outbreak, ear tags help trace the source and contain the spread.
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Farm Management
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Eases grouping and sorting of animals based on age, weight, productivity, or health status.
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✍️ Information on Ear Tags May Include
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Animal ID number
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Farm or herd number
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QR code or barcode (for scanning)
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Breed, birth date, or sex (optional)
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RFID chip (for electronic tags)
🔧 How to Apply Ear Tags
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Use an ear tag applicator or plier.
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Apply the tag midway between the two main cartilage ribs of the ear.
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Clean the applicator and ear before tagging to prevent infection.
⚠️ Precautions
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Ensure proper sterilization to avoid infections.
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Use the correct type of tag for each species.
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Monitor tagged animals for any irritation or tearing of the ear.
